Our world is getting hotter, and it's not just a phase. Over the past century, the average surface temperature has gone up by about 2 degrees Fahrenheit. This might not sound like much, but it's enough to cause some serious changes. Glaciers are melting, sea levels are rising, and extreme weather ev
Starting November 1st, people can begin signing up for health insurance through the Affordable Care Act (ACA) marketplace. But there's a big problem: Congress hasn't decided whether to keep the extra financial help that makes insurance more affordable for millions of Americans. Without this help, i
Graham Platner, a 41-year-old military veteran and oyster farmer, is running for the U. S. Senate. He wants to challenge Republican Sen. Susan Collins in 2026. But first, he has to get through the Democratic primary. That includes facing off against Gov. Janet Mills and others. Lately, Platner's ca
In Portage, the upcoming city council and mayoral elections are heating up, and money is playing a big role. Seven candidates are competing for three council seats, and the mayor's race is between Patricia Randall and Nasim Ansari. The main issue? A new trash hauling rule. The city recently decided
Trump's recent joke about his health at a Florida rally has sparked a mix of laughter and concern. The 79-year-old president made light of online rumors about his energy levels, joking, "People keep asking if I'm okay — I've got the shakes! " This quip quickly spread across social media, with suppor
Chicago has a new plan to keep its public transport running smoothly. The idea is to use money that is already being collected, instead of asking people to pay more in taxes. This plan is expected to bring in about $1. 5 billion every year. Most of this money will come from sales tax on fuel and som
In the heart of Michigan, a tech startup named Fire Rover is making waves in the fire-fighting industry. This company, which has been on the Inc. 5000 list for five consecutive years, specializes in detecting and extinguishing industrial fires before they escalate. The journey of Fire Rover took an
A Maine Senate candidate, Graham Platner, is going through some big changes in his team. His finance director, Holmes, recently left. Holmes had worked on other political campaigns before, like those of Chris Swanson and Rep. Josh Riley. Platner's campaign has been doing well with money. They raise
People often think that intimacy fades with age, but that's not always true. A recent study looked into how health and age affect sexual behavior and satisfaction in adults aged 50 to 90. The findings were interesting. It turns out that age and gender do play a role in how often people are intimate
Thanksgiving is coming up, and things are not looking good for travel. The government is shut down, and that's causing big problems. Air traffic controllers are working without pay, and that's making people worry about delays and cancellations. At the White House, a meeting happened with important
